Books, Music, Film, Theatre, Art, Football, Travel, Food and Drink - I'm interested in most things really, always keen to try something new but I do like the simple things in life - dinner with friends, walking my dog, drinking in my favourite bars on a week night when it's quiet etc!
Music
A real mix, it totally depends on my mood! At the shop I listen to lots of alternative, easy to listen to but noticeable rather than just background music - I think it adds to the feel of the shop. At home I'm an indie kid, everything from The Killers to Feeder but I have to say that I'm a film soundtrack junkie and they make up a large amount of my collection! Favourites include the soundtracks from Amelie, Grosse Pointe Blank and any from a Tarantino film.
The Idle Hour's Details
Status:
In a Relationship
Here for:
Networking, Friends
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
Whithorn
Body type:
0' 1"
Zodiac Sign:
Aries
Smoke / Drink:
No / Yes
Children:
Someday
Education:
College graduate
Occupation:
Book shop owner
The Idle Hour's Schools
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Graduated: 2000
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: communications
1997 to 2000
Kilgraston School
PERTHSHIRE, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1996
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Other
About me:
Hi! My name is Anys and I own a small independent book shop in Horsforth, just outside Leeds. I've been open almost two years now and love it!
I wanted to make the shop the sort of place that I would like to spend time, somewhere everyone and anyone feels comfortable coming so I have cushioned areas for little ones and comfy sofas for adults. I play different music thats in keeping with the ethos of the shop so interesting lesser known artists as well as local musicians.
I try to sell a real mix of everything in the shop but not really the sort of things that you'll get in the supermarkets. To me it is vital that I know the stock I carry so I read as much as possible and talk to others about what they are reading - that means that my stock in about 95% something that either I have read, I know someone who has read it or i have read about it. I try to get new interesting books in and love finding new authors and encouraging others to do the same.
Just into my first year I started running two reading groups and now I have four groups for adults and two for under 16s which are great fun and you meet such a range of people - let alone read things you wouldn't have picked up ordinarily. I also run writing groups and am trying to host as many author events as possible.
Check out my other website www.the-idle-hour.co.uk
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone as interested in books as me, any authors or publishers interested in getting together. Anyone who just wants to chat about books or anything really!
Hi Ans, Hope you are well and I look forward to hearing from you.
Here's the early scoop on my 2008 releases: BEAUTIFUL LIES (Now in trade paperback) will be out in mass-market paperback. The sequel, SLIVER OF TRUTH (Now in hardcover) will be out in trade paperback. And a brand new novel BLACK OUT will come out in hardcover.
Thanks for reading, Lisa Unger New York Times bestselling author
Hiya! Wow your shop looks ace! It was lovely meeting you at last at the hifi although it was brief... I still haven't seen Bladerunner but hopefully before the next time I see you I'll get on the case! Take care, love Laura xxxx
Hi there! Thanks for adding me. It was great to meet you also. Yes, I had a very good evening, thanks. I'll definitely come and visit your shop if I'm up that way. Glad you enjoyed 'Blood Ties'. Take care. xx
Hi Anys... thanks for the add! Your shop looks great well done you!.... I seem to recall you having a passion for books at school... its really wonderful you're doing something that you obviously enjoy! Take care xxxx
It’s here! Today is NBTBAM Day. Alfred Kropp – The Seal of Solomon is officially on sale.
Yancey has announced that if you read the book and post a short review of it in my comments on MySpace describing your favorite part; you will be entered in a random drawing. Three winners will be selected and will receive their choice of the Alfred Kropp Seal of Solomon t-shirt (there is a picture of it on my page) or a signed copy of Alfred Kropp-The Seal of Solomon. All reviews must be posted by June 10, 2007.
'City Smells' is a new literary project set up by the Edit Red Writing Community.
We are running three writing competitions, Flash Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction and Poetry, all with the theme 'City Smells. The winners of each of these competitions will win $100. But more than this, we will take the best work from each competition and compile a paperback 'City Smells' anthology. The writers who make it into the 'City Smells' anthology will each receive free copies of the book and be paid a royalty in book sales.
To submit to these competition and stand a chance of being published in the 'City Smells' book you must be a member of Edit Red, as the submission process is automated. Joining Edit Red and entering these competitions is 100% free. If you make it into the book, we will pay royalties based on book sales.
Edit Red has existed for many years and was created and is still managed today by non-fiction author Alan Emmins, creative writing teacher Chris Lee Ramsden and literary reviewer Sean Merrigan.
I woke from out a quiet, peaceful sleep
To hear the whispered sound of falling rain;
And dreamily, I thought that I might keep
Its gentle tapping on my windowpane.
As I put on a robe and stepped outside,
I caught the sight of blossoms on a tree;
The Peach had bloomed, and stood with blushing pride,
Unfolding flowers for the world to see.
Their shy, pink petals shimmered in the sun,
And rainbow water droplets held my gaze --
A gift of beauty -- morning just begun --
A harbinger of many fine Spring days.
I stood in swirling color, hair all wet --
That birthday morning I will not forget.
~~ Copyright M. Teresa Blaylock
author, Mirrors of Darkness and Light
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a truly beautiful one. :)
